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Marine Review (Cleveland, OH), 5 Jul 1906, p. 22

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22 est yet made, as befits the work of holding the 45,o00-ton leviathan at rest BOW YIEW: OF THE LUSITANIA. in a swiftly flowing tidal stream like the Mersey. The three anchors each weigh ten tons, while the 1,800 ft. of cable is composed of 22-in. links, the. iron in which is 334 in. in diameter, and the weight of each link about 1% cwts. Every portion of this harness has been vigorously tested, the links and shackles .emerging successfully, from a test strain of 370 tons. There are nine decks on the ship including tie Gold Phe size of the ship and especially the height between decks, which is 10% ft., will ensure in the passenger quarters a _ spaciousness which those who travel by the vessel ' TAE MARINE. REVIEW to the dining saloon there will be an a la' carte restaurant and a verandal cafe. A notable feature will be the of the principals, whether navigational, engineering or administrative. The Lusitania complies with the British ad- THE LUSITANIA ON THE STOCKS. provision of two passenger lifts. There will be telephones in the staterooms, miralty requirements as an. armed cruiser, and will be fitted for an arma- BER PE BS ORM 88 Mg AEN EEO IERIE: AROS OR ONE R08 F, ta ae as Ge OS farts THE CUNARDER LUSITANIA COMPARED WITH A CUNARD EXPPESS TRAIN. are bound to appreciate, for this will be at least 50 per cent greater than in preceding Atlantic liners. In addition and telephonic communication between different parts of the ship, bridge, en- gine room, crow's nest, and the rooms ment of twelve six-in. guns. These guns represent her offensive powers. : : : With the view of protection, her rud-

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